Anne et Valentin

When these two forces of nature were struck by lightning during a chance encounter, fate offered them a future, which they shared professionally and personally for thirty years, their hearts beating as one.

The deeply united couple spent their lives nurturing and expanding their brand. In Toulouse, where the company was founded and where its headquarters still harbour the core of the team, the Anne & Valentin lively spirit has been an inspiration to many.

The adventure truly began in September 1980 when Valentin the neo-hippie obtained his optician’s degree. After meeting Anne The two lovebirds eagerly start an optical store with a different approach than what was available at the time, with a unique selection of original, unique frames and a radically different sales philosophy.